From the Maitland Mecury report:
Harry Boyle never met the famed Australian poet Dorothea Mackellar.
But the late Maitland historian was determined to ensure that Australia knew the origins of her iconic poem My Country.
Mr Boyle embarked on a mission in 1996 to prove that the inspiration for Mackellar’s poem was in the Paterson Valley. What followed were years of research, which will be displayed throughout September to mark the 150th anniversary of the Australian publication of My Country.
The Paterson Historical Society has dedicated its month-long celebration to Mr Boyle.
Full article by Emma Swain available at Maitland Mercury, 31 Aug, 2011.
